The 80/20 rule dictates that your stuff should take up only 80 percent of a given space — a closet, a drawer, a bookshelf — leaving 20 percent empty. Think of it as headroom for your stuff: Leaving ...

It’s a rationale that can spur all kinds of decluttering tasks. Clean out the refrigerator before Thanksgiving; recycle last ...

It is easy to adopt the clutter-free, CleanTok trend and slip down the rabbit hole so deep that all you're doing is looking for items you can toss to declutter your living room and every other space.

We talk a lot about decluttering closets, inboxes, and even our fridges. But few people talk about decluttering the social clutter that takes up just as much—if not more—mental and emotional space.

This story is a part of Aging Matters, a series from Colorado Matters about the Centennial State's aging population. Read more stories here. Anyone who’s ever moved knows that the sheer volume of what ...

In the tariff era, the online-resale market is booming. Is your basement full of potential values? We asked pros what kinds ...

House hushing is a decluttering method that involves removing all non-essential items from a space and letting it sit empty for 24 hours. You then reintroduce items with intention, and donate, throw ...

Managing clutter feels great, but did you know some common decluttering habits might actually put your home insurance ...

Maintaining a home is hard work. And as you age, house maintenance tasks can feel even harder. If you or a loved one is struggling to take care of or live safely in your current home, it may be time ...

Apartment Therapy’s Decluttering Cure is a free two-week decluttering program that’ll help you achieve a tidier home. Sign up here and get all 14 assignments delivered to your inbox. When it comes to ...

Speaker A: So my work colleagues laugh at me because when someone’s coming over to my computer, Gotcha. To help me, I’m like, close your eyes. Don’t look at the tops, because they’re all open. Speaker ...